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HomeMy WebLinkAbout77-091RESOLUTION NO. 77-91 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 58-281 TO ADD NEW CLASSES OF FIRE SAFETY ASSISTANT AND FIRE SAFETY SPECIALIST I AUTHORIZED IN THE 1977-78 ANNUAL BUDGET WHEREAS, on November 3, 1958, the City Council passed and adopted Resolution No. 58-281, revising and re-establishing the Basic Compensation Plan for all officers and employees of the City of Santa Ana; and WHEREAS, Section 1004, Article X of the City Charter of the City of Santa Aha requires the City Manager to prepare, install and maintain a position classification and pay plan subject to Civil Service Rules and Regulations and the approval of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council has from time to time amended said Resolution; and WHEREAS, the recently adopted annual budget for the Fire Department includes several new positions to implement a reorganization and civilianization of the Fire Safety (Prevention) Bureau as provided for in the City's Fire Protection Master Plan reorgani- zation; and WHEREAS, in order to properly allocate certain of these new positions to the City's Classification and Pay Plan, it is necessary to establish two new classifications and assign salary and wage schedules thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That Section 3 of Resolution No. 58-281, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding, in proper alphabetical sequence, the following class titles at the salary range numbers on the effective dates as next herein set out: Salary Range Numbers Class Title 8-1-77 1-1-78 4-1-78 Fire Safety Assistant 270 277 284 Fire Safety Specialist I 290 297 304 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this amendment shall take effect on August 16, 1977. ADOPTED, this 15th day of AYES: COUNCILMEN: Yamamoto, NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Bricken, ATTEST: FIOI~NC~ I. MALO'K~ August Ortiz, Evans, Garthe, Brandt , 1977, by the following vote: Ward ~/ MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: C~TY O~ SANTA FIRE SAFETY ASSISTANT DBF~NITION Under ~mediate supervision, participates fm an on-the-job training progr~ and learns, ~,throuEh Job experience supplemented by schooling in related vocational subjects, to per- for~ · variety of fire safety education, inspection and enforcement duties. Learns local and state fire and life safety codes, inspection and enforcement techniques and procedures, and a wide variety of technical data in the areas of buildinE construc- tion and design, fire extinguishing equipment, and fire alan systems and devices; participates in th~ public information/education activities of the bureau including conducting fire safety education programs for school children and other groups; conducts fire safety surveys and inspections of residential and coumercial properties to locate and identify existing or potential fire safety problems and recommend appropriate safety measures including actions required to correct hazardous conditions, installation of fire detection devices, and planning of fire escape routes; periods selected code enforcement ~rk including issuance of violation warnings and cltstiona; interprets and explains routine, non-technical provisions of fire safety codes; issues and explains applications for per. its; keeps up-to-date records of inspections and ~rites detailed inspection reports; prepares routine correspondence and assists in the preparation and distribution of public information/education materials; may perform special sur~eys and studies; attends required supplemental instructional classes to maintain employment status and may need to complete general educational requirements on o~n t~e to prepare for occupational advancement ~rlthin specified time limits; and per£ot-ms other related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS This is an entry-level classification designed to provide the opportunity for practical experience and preparation for a career in fire safety service. Employees in this class are expected to qualify for pro~otiona! examination to the next highest class in the series within specified time lt~ts. P, ECOMMENDED MINIMU~ QUALIFICATIONS Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and so~e experience involving direct public contact or any co~bination or training and experience ~hich provides the following skills and abilities. Ability to: write routine correspondence, detailed reports and keep records; deal and co~unicate effectively vith people, sometimes under complex situations; acquire rapidly ~orkinE knowledge of fire prevention codes and interpret them in simple ~ords; under- stand procedures and devices.used in various kinds of construction; and follo~ ~ritten and oral instrnctions. S?~CL~ P~Ul~E~NTg ~ossession of a valid California driver's license and willingness to work any shift, includinl rotatint a~ifta, if ~eeded. £1TY OF SANTA ANA FIIfE SAFETY SPECIALIST DEFINITION l~der general supervision, performs responsible technical fire safety inspection and enforc~ent work of moderate difficulty and complexity. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Inspects commercial and selected industrial buildings and facilities and places of public assembly to determine compliance with State and local fire and life safety codes; inspects selected operations, devices and equipment requiring the inspection or approval of the fire department; enforces fire safety code provisions of s limited technical and complex nature; issues notices, warnings and citations; keeps up-to-date records of inspections and w~ites detailed inspection reports; participates in the public information/education activities of the fire safety bureau including giving talks and demonstrations for school children end other groups and preparing pamphlets, brochures and other informational/ educational m~tertsla; collects, analyzes and evaluates data and prepares comprehensive reports; in a training capacity, assists in performing difficult, technical inspections requiring the application of a working knowledge of chemistry and physics to identify and abate fire and life safety hazards; as knowledge and abilities are gained through training and experience, increasingly independent action is expected and required in the performance of fire safety inspection and enforcement work; may assist in the training and supervision of subordinate, entry-level personnel; writes correspondence and performs other related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS This iS the first of several classes in the fire safety education and inspection series of classes which requires prior training and experience in the occupational field. Employment at this level is generally attained through promotional examination from the entry-level class of Fire Safety Assistant. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS F-~ucation equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by college-level courses in Fundamentals of Fire Prevention, Fire Protection Equipment and Systems or closely related course work; and one year experience in fire safety education/inspection work or any combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Basic knowledge of: principles and practices of fire safety education, inspection and enforcement work; state and local fire and life safety laws; common fire safe~y hazards; fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment; organization and functions of a municipal fire department; public relations techniques. Ability to: understand and interpret fire safety code provision of limited complexity; detect common fire hazards and code violations and determine appropriate safety measures; write detailed inspection reports; express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing; speak in front of audiences; and use good tact and Judgement in contacts with public. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of valid California driver's license and willingness to work any shift, including rotating shifts, if necessary. NOTE: Some positions may require bilingual capability in Spanish and English.